Broiled Tilapia with Thai Coconut Curry Sauce
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Broiled Tilapia with Thai Coconut Curry Sauce
Description
Broiled Tilapia with Thai Coconut Curry Sauce combines mild white fish with a flavorful Thai-inspired sauce. The sauce is made by sautéing ginger, garlic, bell pepper, and scallions in sesame oil, then simmering with red curry paste, ground cumin, soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, and coconut milk until just heated through. The tilapia fillets are brushed with oil, lightly salted, and broiled until they flake easily. The resulting fish is tender with a slightly charred surface that contrasts the creamy, aromatic curry sauce.
The curry sauce has a subtle heat and complexity from the combination of red curry paste and spices, while the coconut milk adds smooth richness. Fresh cilantro adds a bright herbal note at the end. Serving the dish with steamed rice absorbs the flavorful sauce and offers a balanced texture and taste experience. Lime wedges add a final touch of acidity if desired.
This recipe is suited for a home cook looking to bring Thai-inspired flavors to a healthy fish dish with straightforward methods. The broiling step ensures quick cooking of the fish, while the sauce can be prepared on the stovetop. It’s a well-rounded entrée that can be served for lunch or dinner with minimal preparation.
Ingredients
- 1 tsp sesame oil divided, dark
- 1 tbsp ginger minced, peeled, fresh
- 4 garlic minced, cloves
- 1 cup red bell pepper finely chopped
- 1 cup scallions chopped
- 1 tsp curry powder
- 2 tsp red curry paste
- 1/2 tsp cumin ground
- 4 tsp soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free, low-sodium
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp fish sauce Asian
- 1 coconut milk light, 14-ounce can
- 1/4 cup cilantro chopped, fresh
- 6 tilapia 6-ounce fillets
- salt
- cooking spray
Instructions
- Preheat broiler.
- Heat 1/2 teaspoon oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add the ginger, garlic, pepper and scallions; cook 1 minute. Stir in curry powder, curry paste, and cumin; cook 1 minute.
- Add soy sauce, sugar, Asian fish sauce, and coconut milk; bring to a simmer (do not boil). Remove from heat; stir in cilantro or basil if using.
- Brush fish with 1/2 teaspoon oil; sprinkle with 1/4 teaspoon salt. Place fish on a baking sheet coated with cooking spray.
- Broil 7 minutes or until fish flakes easily when tested with a fork.
- Serve fish with sauce, rice, and lime wedges.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 225 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1piece fish with sauce | |
| Calories | 225kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 5.5g | 2% |
| Protein | 35.5g | 71% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Fiber | 1.1g | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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